# Atmel EDBG-based Tools Protocols
Protocol Commands

### Memory Read

Reads memory from the target.

Memories can only be accessed when the device is in STOPPED mode.

Table 119. Memory Read command format

Field | Size | Description
--- | --- | ---
CMD_AVR8_MEMORY_READ | 1 byte | Command ID
Version (0x00) | 1 byte | Command version
Type | 1 byte | Memory type to access. For overview of memory types see the section called “Memory Types”.
Address | 4 bytes | Start address (byte address) of memory to access.
Bytes | 4 bytes | Number of bytes to access. Payload restrictions apply

Responses:

- DATA

- FAILED

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